The overarching goal of this course is to expose honours, MPhil and PhD students to a variety of empirical methods and data analytic tools to enable them to undertake high quality management research. This includes developing and validating survey measures, understanding and applying basic experimental methodologies, analyzing, interpreting, and writing-up quantitative data. It will also provide students a solid grounding in the use statistical software packages such as SPSS and AMOS as well as key issues and principles involving the linkage between theory and measurement. In sum, the course covers the designs and analyses that are commonly used in marketing, organizational behavior, human resource management and industrial/organizational psychology disciplines. It will emphasise appropriate data collection procedures, data analysis tools and communicating findings effectively, with the course taking the perspective of a management or behavioural researcher.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Identify the circumstances that call for advanced quantitative research methods
2. Discuss the formulation of the research question to be investigated
3. Formalise hypotheses that are in line with the research question
4. Use the appropriate method of research to collect data relevant to the hypotheses
5. Critically evaluate the analytical strengths and limitations of the different empirical research methods
6. Develop appropriate analytical strategies to test the specific hypothesis
7. Use relevant software tools to implement hypothesis testing
8. Critically interpret and discuss results of analyses through appropriate engagement with extant knowledge and theories
9. Synthesise findings, their meanings and subsequent recommendations competently in a structured written report

Research-Led Teaching

This course focuses on helping HDR students learn how to conduct research. In this effort, students will be exposed to academic standards in empirical research methods, will be involved in discussing the methods used in actual academic studies and in the application of these methods in their research.

Field Trips

No field trips

Additional Course Costs

No additional class costs

Examination Material or equipment

There are no formal examination for this course

Required Resources

SPSS software

Mplus or SPSS Amos software

UCINET software

Free, trial, or fully licensed versions will be provided - students will not need to pay if use is related to their course studies.

Recommended Resources

Please refer to Wattle site for further details.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Session 1: Descriptive statistics, the measures of central tendencies, the basic understanding of various distributional properties	Assigned ReadingsTabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S. (2007). Using multivariate statistics. Allyn & Bacon/Pearson Education. Field, A. (2018). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. Sage.
2	Session 2: Various t-tests	Assigned ReadingsTabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S. (2007). Using multivariate statistics. Allyn & Bacon/Pearson Education. Field, A. (2018). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. Sage. In-class written assignment#1 towards the end of the session.
3	Session 3: ANOVA, ANCOVA, MANOVA	Assigned ReadingsTabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S. (2007). Using multivariate statistics. Allyn & Bacon/Pearson Education. Field, A. (2018). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. Sage. In-class written assignment#2 towards the end of the session.
4	Session 4: Simple regression/ multiple regression/ interaction effects	Assigned ReadingsCohen, J., Cohen, P., West, S. G., & Aiken, L. S. (2003). Applied Multiple Regression/Correlation Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences  Quiz#1 (based on session 1, 2 & 3) at the beginning of the session.
5	Session 5: Confirmatory Factor Analysis	Fundamental concepts of SEM (basics)Bollen, K. A. 1989. Structural Equations with Latent Variables. New York: John Wiley and Sons. In-class written assignment#3 towards the end of the session.
6	Session 6: Structural Equations Modelling (Covariance)	Bollen, K., & Long, J. 1993. Testing structural equation models: Sage Publications Inc. Bollen, K. A. 1989. Structural Equations with Latent Variables. New York: John Wiley and Sons Quiz#2 (based on session 4 & 5) at the beginning of the session.
7	Session 7: Latent Moderated Structural Equations	Schermelleh-Engel, K., Klein, A., & Moosbrugger, H. (2017). Estimating nonlinear effects using a latent moderated structural equations approach. In Interaction and nonlinear effects in structural equation modeling (pp. 203-238). Routledge. Klein, A., & Moosbrugger, H. (2000). Maximum likelihood estimation of latent interaction effects with the LMS method. Psychometrika,  5(4), 457-474. In-class written assignment#4 towards the end of the session.
8	Session 8: Latent Growth Model	Bollen, K. A., & Curran, P. J. (2006). Latent curve models: A structural equation perspective (Vol. 467). John Wiley & Sons. Quiz#3 (based on session 6 & 7) at the beginning of the session
9	Session 9: Latent Class Model/ Growth Mixture Model	Bollen, K. A., & Curran, P. J. (2006). Latent curve models: A structural equation perspective (Vol. 467). John Wiley & Sons. In-class written assignment#5 towards the end of the session.
10	Session 10: Social Network Analysis - Conceptual	Scott, J. (2017). Social Network Analysis. Sage. Quiz#4 (based on session 8 and 9) at the beginning of the session.
11	Session 11: Social Network Analysis - Analytical models	Scott, J. (2017). Social Network Analysis. Sage.
12	Session 12: Additional Emerging Methods	Quiz#5 (based on session 10 and 11) at the beginning of the session.
13	Online - End of term Assignment	Written assignment#6 on May 30, 2024

Tutorial Registration

Not relevant

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
In-class quizzes	40 %	27/06/2024	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
In-class written interpretation of the data/ findings/ results	60 %	27/06/2024	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Participation is expected in all classes and assessments.

Attendance at seminars, lectures, and tutorials, while not compulsory, is expected in line with "Code of Practice for Teaching and Learning," Clause 2 paragraph (b). Where students will not be able to attend a seminar, lecture and tutorial, they should advise the Convenor and discuss how to otherwise address the learning materials.

Examination(s)

There are no examination for this course

Assessment Task 1

In-class quizzes

Weighting: 40%

Instructions: There will be five quizzes during the entire course administered through Wattle. The quizzes will be at the beginning of sessions 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. Each quiz will carry 8% of the total course grade. Each quiz will comprise of multiple-choice question and will require 10 minutes. The quizzes will be open book and will be invigilated. Quizzes will be distributed to students in class.

Purpose: Assessing students understanding of methods covered and their basic assumptions.

Assessment Type: Individual

Marking Criteria: The marking criteria will be provided in Wattle at least two weeks prior to due date.

Submission: Returned in-class

Feedback by: within 10 working days of completion

Assessment Task 2

In-class written interpretation of the data/ findings/ results

Weighting: 60%

Instructions: There will be six in-class written assignments (sessions 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, and on May 30, 2024) administered through Wattle. Each written assignment will carry 10% of the total grade for the course. Students will be required to interpret the Tables, Figures, and other ways of representation of findings/ results. Each assessment task will take about 20 minutes and students will be allowed to consult their notes and assigned readings.

Purpose: Assessing and developing students’ skills to understand basic tenets of the methods covered, interpret results/ findings, and write a concise report in the format acceptable as part of a conference submission.

Assessment Type: Individual

Marking Criteria: The marking criteria will be provided in Wattle at least two weeks prior to due date.

Submission: Returned in class

Feedback by: within 10 working days of completion

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted. If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date, a mark of 0 will be awarded.

All requests for extensions to assessment in RSM courses must be submitted through the CBE extension request portal: CBE Assessment Extension Request Form. Further information on this process can be found at https://rsm.anu.edu.au/study/students/extension-application-procedure

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

Returning Assignments

Please refer to assessment task details.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Assessment is completed during the class and resubmission is not applicable

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Access and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students